Winter gear rentals and our Mt Bachelor Shuttle

Indoor and outdoor winter fun

Winter Events in Bend '23-'24

Festive fun is as abundant as the fresh snow in Bend. Indoor and outdoor fun for all ages, tastes and interests!

Mt. Bachelor Opening Day • Dec 2, 2023
Hoodoo Opening Day • Jan 10, 2024
Downtown Bend Annual Christmas Parade • Dec 2, 2023
Macy Gray at Tower Theater • Dec 4, 2023
Frozen Sing-A-Long at Tower Theater •  Dec 7, 2023
Master Singers at Tower Theater • Dec 9, 2023
Peking Acrobats at Tower Theater • Jan 21, 2024
Oregon WinterFest • Feb 16-18, 2024
Burton Mystery Series at Mt. Bachelor • Apr 4, 2024
Subaru Winterfest at Mt. Bachelor • Apr 12, 2024
Rendezvan at Mt. Bachelor • May 2, 2024

Grab your gear and hit the slopes

Shuttle to Mt. Bachelor

Tetherow guests staying in the vacation rental homes or the Tetherow Lodges can reserve a warm, comfy seat on our shuttle this winter season!

  • $30/person/day
  • Departure from Tetherow at 8 am & 11:30 am (great for the half day skiers and boarders)
  • Pickup at Mt. Bachelor  at Noon & 4 pm
  • Same day bookings cannot be guaranteed.
  • Tetherow Pickup/Drop-off at our Guest Services Building only.
  • Shuttle does not run to Sunrise Lodge. Services Mt. Bachelor West Village Lodge only.​

Reservations: Guests can call 2 weeks prior to their date of arrival to reserve the shuttle. Please reserve at least 24 hours in advance. If no one is booked for a specific time, the driver will not drive to Mt. Bachelor. All drop-offs and pickups will arrive and depart from the West Village shuttle drop-off loop at Mt. Bachelor. To reserve your shuttle  to Mt. Bachelor, please call our reservations team at 877-298-2582.

Rent winter snow gear for the entire family

Rental gear delivered to you

The Skjersaa’s Gear Rental Concierge Program: Winter ’23-’24

Rent equipment for the whole family. Save time and effort by having your rental skis, snowboards or snowshoes delivered to your hotel or vacation rental at Tetherow!

  • Using our special portal (available through Tetherow’s front desk), you tell Skjersaa’s the gear you want and when you need it.
  • They’ll do an on-site fitting during gear delivery to ensure the perfect fit and function.
  • They’ll even deliver and pick up the gear for you at Tetherow.
  • This special concierge service is only available to lodging guests staying at our vacation rental homes or the Tetherow Lodges. It must be booked through our special portal.
  • Cost: As posted on the concierge rental portal. Cost includes gear, fitting and delivery.
  • Timeframes: Must be booked at least 24 hours prior to your snow outing (no same-day reservations)
    Book early to ensure your gear is available with this popular service!

Be on the winter trails in just minutes

Snowshoe + Ski trails near Tetherow

Tetherow is lucky to border the Deschutes National Forest which provides hundreds of miles of trails for outdoor adventures.

Nearby SnoParks are listed below. Please adhere to all rules, parking guidelines, signage, safety protocols and know your ability! Note that dogs are only allowed in certain SnoParks.

Meissner SnoPark
Edison SnoPark
Wanoga Play Area SnoPark (sledding)
Swampy Lakes SnoPark + Trailhead
Kapka SnoPark
Skyliners SnoPark + Trailhead

Some SnoParks are specifically geared toward Nordic trails, sledding, or snowmobiles. Please visit the Deschutes National Forest Winter Recreation website to view more SnoParks, trails, rules, maps and allowed activities.